- Professor of Journalism, Swansea University
It’s a fairytale ride for Afghanistan’s talented cricketers. But women remain excluded.
The US may have beaten a cricketing giant in Pakistan, but moving the game forward will be an even sterner challenge.
When Six Nations’ broadcasting deal with the BBC and ITV ends in 2025, there are fears the tournament could move to a subscription service.
Only eight batsmen have achieved the feat, will another join their ranks this May?
China’s relationship with the US suffered during the Trump presidency. Will a new president bring a change of atmosphere?
What has happened to political TV satire? It used to be sharp but this election it missed it mark.
Punters are more cautious than the polls, suggesting this election might be closer than the media is reporting.
Voters are told little about policy issues as journalists focus on the ‘contest’.
A host of alternative media outlets sprang up during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership. But they’re not fans of his replacement.
A survey of 1,268 people has found that the BBC is popular across all age groups. But all media needs to pay more attention to devolved and local news.
The BBC is looking exposed after a campaign in which it has taken fire from all sides.
A new genre of political media is influencing people that mainstream commentators seem unable to reach.
Extreme pace bowling has been thrilling crowds but scaring batters since the Bodyline tour of the 1930s.
It was the greatest advertisement for cricket, but now the game needs to be promoted to everyone, not hidden on pay-TV.
Despite a reputation for cuddly kittens and listicles, the site has been hiring big names and is establishing itself as an influential voice in UK news.
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